Summary of the contracting process

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) is issuing an invitation to tender for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) by a 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider across the Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Derbyshire regions. This tender falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is not governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 3rd March 2025. The procurement is categorised under 'Ambulance services,' within the main procurement category of services. The total contract period varies by lot: 720 days for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire regions, and 360 days for the Derbyshire region, each with options for extension depending on future NHS England provisions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for CQC registered providers in the healthcare transport industry, particularly those with the capacity to operate stretcher ambulances with two crew members. Organisations can bid for one or multiple lots, allowing flexibility based on their service capabilities in different regions. Businesses involved in providing non-emergency patient transport services or those looking to expand into this domain would find this contract advantageous. Successful bidders would have the potential for contract renewals and extensions, fostering long-term partnerships with East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

Tender

Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider for PTS Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire Regions

EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

4th February 2025 14:45:56 PM

Tender Deadline

3rd March 2025 13:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) are issuing this invitation to tender (“ITT”) under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, for the provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider where needed.

The intention is to award as separate lots and providers may bid for one or number of the lots if they are able to provide the necessary service within that area. Please note that each Lot also has a different contract period due to the NEPTS contracts with East Midlands Ambulance Service.

Lot 1 - NEPTS Lincolnshire (to which EMAS provide PTS services) - part of the county.

Lot 2 - NEPTS Northamptonshire

Lot 3 - NEPTS Derbyshire

Award for Lot 3 may be subject to change.

Providers must be CQC Registered and hold the relevant licences for carrying out this work.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04db80

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Procedure With Negotiation

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85143000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

Buyer Name

Chris Johnson

Buyer Email

chris.johnson15@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

+44 7813397216

Buyer Address

Trust Headquarters, 1 Horizon Place, Mellors Way, Nottingham Business Park

Nottingham

NG8 6PY

United Kingdom

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Provision of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) 3rd Party Private Ambulance Provider for PTS Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire Regions

EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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